E. F. “Frankie” Ruff, 82, of Hendersonville, N.C. died Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012 at Hendersonville Health & Rehabilitation Center after a period of declining health.
Born in Polk County, he was the son of the late Henry and Ollie Laughter Ruff. He had resided in Henderson County since 1960.
Mr. Ruff was a U.S. Army veteran who served in Germany from 1948–1950. He retired from Kimberly–Clark Corporation after 19½ years. He attended Locust Grove Baptist Church for 38 years and was a member of Dana Baptist Church. Mr. Ruff was an avid hunter and fisherman.
He is survived by his loving wife of 57½ years, Sue Pitman Ruff of Hendersonville, N.C.; his children, David Ruff and his wife, Linda, of Travelers Rest, S.C.; Gary Ruff and wife, Elizabeth, of East Flat Rock, N.C.; Janet Gover and husband, Mike, of Hendersonville, N.C.; Steve Ruff and wife, Cathy, of Inman, S.C. and Cindy Ruff of Marietta, S.C.; six grandchildren; one adopted grandson and five great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 18 at Dana Baptist Church, with the Reverend Dan Blackwell officiating. Entombment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum. The family will receive friends from 6 – 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 17 at Shuler Funeral Home. At other times, they will be at the home.
Memorials may be made to the Henderson County 4H, 100 Jackson Park Rd., Hendersonville, N.C. 28792.
To sign the online register book, please visit www.shulerfuneralhome.com. Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.